Best Public Schools in Zip Code 18049

Summary:

The 18049 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Lincoln Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Seven Generations Charter School) and 1 high school (Emmaus High School). The data reveals a mix of high-performing and more varied academic outcomes across these institutions.

Emmaus High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 182 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts strong graduation rates, low dropout rates, and impressive proficiency levels on Keystone Exams. In contrast, the elementary schools show more varied academic performance, with Jefferson Elementary outperforming the East Penn School District and the state of Pennsylvania in several PSSA test areas, while Lincoln Elementary and Seven Generations Charter School have lower test scores in certain subjects and grade levels.

The data also reveals variations in student demographics and school resources across the 18049 zip code area. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 24.24% at Emmaus High School to 42.75% at Jefferson Elementary School, indicating a range of economic backgrounds. Additionally, the spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary, with the Seven Generations Charter School having the lowest spending per student and the lowest student-teacher ratio.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)						PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seven Generations Charter School	Public, Charter	K-7	33 E Minor St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	Seven Generations Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(610) 421-8844	458	40	11.5	38.6%	239 (52.2%)	28 (6.1%)	146 (31.9%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.3%)	47.2	903^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	40.8%		56.6	765^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.1%	138				36.1	47.3	33.9	31.0	14.3	35.7	79.0	79.0	38.3	45.6	64.4	75.9	33.4	51.3	$15,907	$1,877	$14,030
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	233 Seem St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1636	399	29	13.7	42.1%	270 (67.7%)	12 (3.0%)	83 (20.8%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.0%)	54.5	806^th of 1526 public elementary schools	47.2%		53.8	815^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.9%	9				35.5	60.5	35.5			44.1	83.1	83.1	56.0	61.1	53.3			56.9	$18,742	$964	$17,778
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	520 Elm St	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 965-1645	267	20	13.4	43.1%	162 (60.7%)	9 (3.4%)	75 (28.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)	62.4	657^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.9%		51.1	854^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.3%	197				76.0	36.9	46.7			53.9	76.1	76.1	72.0	52.2	60.0			61.7	$18,994	$1,187	$17,807
Emmaus High School	Public	9-12	500 Macungie Ave	Emmaus	18049	Lehigh County	East Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 965-1651	2,819	193	14.5	33.5%	1,865 (66.2%)	178 (6.3%)	490 (17.4%)	131 (4.6%)	1 (0.0%)	7 (0.2%)	147 (5.2%)	72.5	182^nd of 686 public high schools	73.5%		65.7	250^th of 674 public high schools	62.9%	68	46.5	59.6	76.5															$16,999	$3,196	$13,803

Cities Near Zip Code 18049

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Emmaus	0.04 mi	4	435^th
Allentown	1.75 mi	34	666^th
Macungie	2.39 mi	5	128^th
Wescosville	3.27 mi	1	185^th
Center Valley	4.22 mi	3	46^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 18049

Emmaus High School

Jefferson Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School

Seven Generations Charter School

Cities Near Zip Code 18049